Twelve killed in western Ethiopia attacks

At least, 12 people have died in western Ethiopian state of Benishangul-Gumuz in the second round of violence in less than week.

State spokesperson, Melese Beyene, told newsmen that the violence was a conflict among individuals and that arrests were made.

But a senior official from the opposition national movement of the Amhara, Desalegn Chane, hinted that the violence was a continuation of ethnic-related attacks against minorities.

He said the number of fatalities could be as high as 18.

Last week officials from the region said 14 civilians were killed during attacks and another fourteen, who were alleged perpetrators of the attacks were also killed.

The region has witnessed a surge in violence in the past few months with ethnic Amhara and Agew minorities being targeted.